Peer Review Operations Specialist
Quick answer
PLOS is hiring a fully remote/home based Peer Review Operations Specialist (UK-based) paying £27,000- £30,000 to maintain efficient peer review workflows and uphold excellent contributor experience.
- Role
- Peer Review Operations Specialist
- Organization
- PLOS
- Location
- Fully remote/home based, applications accepted from candidates based in the UK
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £27,000- £30,000
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
As a Peer Review Operations Specialist, you will maintain efficient peer review workflows, ensure high vendor performance standards, and uphold excellent contributor experience for authors, editors, and reviewers. You will work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to continuous quality improvement in department activities.
What you'll do
- Ensure the timely, efficient peer review of all submissions
- Troubleshoot persistent manuscript, workflow or system issues
- Proactively identify workflow inefficiencies and raise data-driven recommendations
- Serve as daily liaison with vendor representatives
- Contribute to workflow project and initiate proposals as requested
What it takes
- A university degree or equivalent experience
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Growth mindset with a collaborative, team player mentality
- Able to work under tight deadlines
- Prior experience in peer-reviewed scholarly publishing
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, file types and file conversions
What you'll bring
How we treat you
401k with employer match, Employee sponsored health, dental and vision insurance, Paid Vacation, 11 public holidays and sick leave, Parental leave, Birthday and three winter holidays days off, Short term and long term disability insurance, 2 days paid time off for volunteering per year, Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is fully remote/home based, and applications are accepted from candidates based in the UK.
What is the compensation range?
The base salary range is £27,000- £30,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a university degree or equivalent experience, excellent communication skills, and prior experience in peer-reviewed scholarly publishing.
How do I apply?
Visit the PLOS careers page at plos.org/careers to apply.
How to apply
Apply directly on PLOS's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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